Porters Boutique Hotel

Hotels
9.4 (581 reviews)
4 Te Aute Road , Havelock North , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Missing amenities
Limited dining options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.89
Multiple mentions of cleanliness, but some inconsistencies with room details needing attention.
Service
9.99
Staff described as friendly and helpful, providing superb service.
Location
10
Several reviews highlight the great location close to local amenities.
Room Quality
9.85
Rooms are generally described as spacious, comfortable, and well-appointed.
Amenities
8.88
Some amenities like a gym and breakfast availability are missing, impacting usability.
Value for Money
9.34
One mention of higher prices during event weekends affects value perception.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Limited food options and restaurant hours mentioned, impacting experience.
Overall Experience
9.88
Generally positive reviews with mentions of returning, despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:30

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in luxury at Porters Boutique Hotel with elegantly appointed guest rooms, Sealy beds, and designer bathrooms. Enjoy modern amenities such as LED Smart TVs and complimentary WiFi for a comfortable stay.

Fine Dining Experience
Savor the flavors of Hawke's Bay at Malo Restaurant, located next to the hotel. With a focus on locally sourced produce, the restaurant offers all-day dining from 11am until late, providing guests with a culinary delight.

Convenient Location
Explore nearby attractions like Te Mata Estate and Craggy Range Vineyards, located just a few kilometers away. With Hawke's Bay Airport also in proximity, Porters Boutique Hotel is the perfect base for your adventures.

Experience luxury, fine dining, and convenience at Porters Boutique Hotel. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NZD 40 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 14 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 2 years old and over stay for NZD 55 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 581 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.89
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.85
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 9.34
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 9.88
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Caroline • solo_traveller • nz
10
A beautiful hotel full of charm, comfort, and little luxuries
Pros:

What a lovely hotel, convenient central location, easy parking, cosy rooms and lovely staff that were so friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Everything was superb

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • nz
10
A group visit
Pros:

Clean well maintained staff fabulously helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Judith • family_with_children • nz
9
Had a very relaxing and comfortable stay
Pros:

The room was spacious and quiet and very comfortable. handy to shops restaurants and vineyards

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Jen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything except for the breakfast option in a cafe across the road which was not up to expectation and was expensive for the amount served

Cons:

The hotel itself was exceptionally good 👍 👌
Breakfast options not good in cafe across the road

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Great service from front of house staff, as well as the cleaning staff.

Cons:

There was nothing to not like.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Liz • solo_traveller • nz
8
A pleasant few days in a clean and comfortable hotel.
Pros:

It is lovely property in central Havelock North so very convenient. It was clean and comfortable. Mali Restaurant was excellent.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • couple • au
10
Lovely clean and great staff
Pros:

The service was amazing everyone was so happy

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Trudy • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • nl
9
Great stay in the wine country
Pros:

Perfect location to explore wine country. Nice and friendly town. Staff was great.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • couple • cw
9
Great stay in good hotel
Pros:

It was very central in Havelock North, very nice though noisy room , but enough space to put all our luggage, right in the heart of winecountry, so optimal!

Cons:

The noise was at gimesy ittitating but thsnkfully not all night, right on the corner of s crossing!

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Melvin • couple • gb
10
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Rosemary • couple • nz
8
Comfortable stay in the centre of Havelock North
Pros:

Clean and comfortable.

Cons:

There was a balcony but as the view outside was a courtyard and other balconies with no privacy, I didn’t feel inclined to use it. The predominant colour of the room was grey. No vanity set.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • nz
9
Very pleasant.
Pros:

Quiet room with good facilities.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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anthony • couple • au
10
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Sussie • couple • dk
9
Very nice hotel with great location
Pros:

This hotel is really nice. Good, big room, balcony, nice and clean. Laundromat free for guests. Good location, and really nice restaurant beside the hotel. Easy and free parking. Havelock North is a surprisingly cozy town with good shops and nice places to eat.

Cons:

The only thing I missed was a good breakfast.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • nz
7
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • us
9
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee